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Jobs in Health
http://www.jobsinhealth.co.uk/
Recruitment site covering nursing, medical, administrative, managerial and support positions.
The National Academies
http://www.nationalacademies.org/
Resources and information from the US National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine & National Research Council
Medical Defence Union
http://www.the-mdu.com/
Legal defence for medical professionals.
TeleJob
http://www.telejob.ch/
Electronic job exchange board for research assistants and doctoral students of the technological institutes of Zurich (AVETH) and Lausanne (ACIDE).
Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT)
http://www.bmat.org.uk/
A new admissions test for courses in medicine, veterinary medicine and other biomedical sciences courses.
MedHunters.com
http://www.medhunters.com/
Job site for healthcare and social services (mostly in USA and Canada). Contains licensing information for healthcare professionals seeking to work in a different country.
The Science Recruitment Group
http://www.srg.co.uk/
Jobs in science, clinical and engineering.
Society for Endocrinology
http://www.endocrinology.org/
British society representing scientists, clinicians and nurses who work with hormones. Career profiles of possible jobs within endocrinology. The society offers summer internships for suture researchers.
British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
http://www.baoms.org.uk/
This site has an excellent set of medically-related links and directory of UK hospitals
Reed Health Group
http://www.reed.co.uk/health/
Recruitment agency for healthcare professionals, e.g. doctors, nurses, psychologists and more. The most useful vacancies for graduates are for instance within biomedical science, mental health and healthcare assistance.
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
http://www.ipem.org.uk/
Knowledge sharing for physical scientists and engineers. This site contains a careers section which provides information on the different roles in medicine that utilise physics and engineering. There is also a jobs section listing current vacancies.
Institute of Healthcare Management
http://www.ihm.org.uk/
IHM is the professional organisation for managers throughout healthcare, including: the NHS; independent providers; healthcare consultants and the Armed Forces
General Medical Council
http://www.gmc-uk.org/
The General Medical Council (GMC) registers doctors to practise medicine in the UK.
British Medical Association
http://www.bma.org.uk/
The British Medical Association (BMA) is the professional association for doctors in the UK
Royal College of Radiologists
http://www.rcr.ac.uk/
Advances practice of radiology. Information on radiology and oncology.
British Homeopathic Association
http://www.trusthomeopathy.org/
Site of the British Homeopathic Association and the Faculty of Homeopathy. The site has sections - for members of the public, healthcare professionals and research in homeopathy.
British Medical Acupuncture Society
http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/
The British Medical Acupuncture Society was formed as an association of medical practitioners interested in acupuncture.
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
http://www.abpi.org.uk/
The trade association for more than 70 companies in the UK producing prescription medicines. Containes an extremely useful careers advice section with lists of pharmaceutical/research companies recruiting graduates or interns in addition to general information on getting into the industry.
European Medical Writers Association
http://www.emwa.org/
Useful for networing and training opportunities
Hospital Broadcasting Association
http://www.hbauk.com/
A national charity promoting and supporting hospital broadcasting in the UK.
Roche Products ltd
http://www.roche.com/home/careers.htm
Recruitment information at Roche Products Ltd - a healthcare company searching for medical solutions
Epigenomics
http://www.epigenomics.com/
Epigenomics is a molecular diagnostics company focusing on the development and commercialization of in vitro diagnostic tests for cancer. vacancies and occasional internships.
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
http://www.lond-amb.sthames.nhs.uk/
London Ambulance service. Includes information on becoming a paramedic and vacancies.
Unisoft ltd
http://www.unisoftmedical.co.uk/
Hospital equipment manufacturer.
Harcourt International
http://www.harcourt-international.com/
Scientific, technical, medical and educational publishers. Recruitment information
targetjobs.co.uk
http://www.targetjobs.co.uk
Large amount of information on careers for graduates in many sectors, including accounting, advertising, PR, arts, banking, charity, engineering, construction, armed forces, environment, financial services, government, hospitality, IT, law, logistics, consulting, marketing, media, medicine, nursing, patents, property, surveying, retail, sales, science, social care and teaching.Includes information on how to get into each sector, profiles of different specialties and job roles available, job application and interview advice, employers lists and much more.
Association of Medical Research Charities
http://www.amrc.org.uk/
Help with funding for medical research
Nature
http://www.nature.com/
Scientific journal. Vacancy listings and careers news in the science sector.
Wellcome Trust Library
http://library.wellcome.ac.uk/
Provides insight and information to anyone seeking to understand medicine and its role in society, past and present.
BMJ Careers
http://careers.bmj.com/
BMJcareers which has an Advice Zone with users’ questions and expert answers
Society for Medicines Research
http://www.socmr.org/

Wellcome Trust
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/
Independent charity funding research to improve human and animal health. It is the UK's largest non-governmental source of funds for biomedical research.
The Royal Society
http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/
The Royal Society is an independent academy promoting the natural and applied sciences.
jobs.ac.uk
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/
Jobs in the academic sector: research, PhD studentships, administration and teaching.
Positions in Bioscience and Medicine
http://www.hum-molgen.de/positions/index.html
Job listing service on the Hum Mol site the International Communication Forum in Human Molecular Genetics.
Royal College of Pathologists
http://www.rcpath.org/
Professional body for pathologists. Information on the different areas within pathology.
Royal College of Physicians
http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/
The Royal College of Physicians of London provides a huge range of services to its members and other medical professionals. These include delivering examinations, training courses, continuous professional development and conferences; undertaking clinical audits; publishing newsletters, guidelines and books through to maintaining the College's historical collections. They also lead medical debate, and lobby and advise government and other decision-makers on behalf of our members.
Royal College of General Practitioners
http://www.rcgp.org.uk/
Academic organisation in the UK for general practitioners. Information on becoming a GP.
International Medical Placement
http://www.intlmedicalplacement.com/
A recruitment agency for medical practitioners wanting to work in the US & abroad.
PharmiWeb
http://www.pharmiweb.com/
Portal site for life sciences, pharmaceutical and medical professionals. Jobs, news, links to resources. Sponsored by pharmaceutical corporations.
Pharmajobs
http://www.pharmajobs.co.uk/
A jobs board for vacancies for "field based professionals involved in the sales of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and disposables. The site also has a careers section with items on CVs, interviews, assessment centres, psychometric tests. A small company profile section has been started at the time of reviewing (June 2009).
Association for the Study of Medical Education
http://www.asme.org.uk/
Contains information about medical careers and training plus research grants. Includes compendium of UK udergaraduate medical courses
Department of Health- financial aid
http://www.dh.gov.uk/PublicationsAndStatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceArticle/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4006080&chk=NTAdcq
Financial Help for Health Care Students
FirstScience.com
http://www.firstscience.com/
Online science magazine. News, information and all things science related.
Institute of Medical Illustrators
http://www.imi.org.uk/
Professional body founded to bring together the several disciplines of medical illustration. Medical Illustration is a specialist profession supporting other healthcare professions within a medical environment.
Medical Artists’ Association of Great Britain
http://www.maa.org.uk/
Professional body for Medical Artists.
Royal College of Surgeons of England
http://www.rcseng.ac.uk/
Official body responsible for basic surgical training in England and Wales.
British Association of Dermatologists
http://www.bad.org.uk/about/
The British Association of Dermatologists is the association of practising UK dermatologists
British Geriatrics Society
http://www.bgs.org.uk/
The BGS is the professional association, in the United Kingdom, of doctors practising geriatric medicine
British Association for Emergency Medicine
http://www.emergencymed.org.uk/BAEM/
A membership organisation available to registered medical practitioners whose professional commitment is to Emergency Medicine
Medical Protection Society
http://www.medicalprotection.org/medical/united_kingdom/default.aspx
Provider of comprehensive professional indemnity and expert advice to doctors, dentists and health professionals around the world
Medical Women’s Federation
http://www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/
Represents women in medicine and their patients. Offers prizes and grants for students.
Royal College of Anaesthetists
http://www.rcoa.ac.uk/
Prefoessional body for anaestetists. Job vacancies within the organisation.
British Holistic Medical Society
http://www.bhma.org/
The Association plays a major role in ensuring that a whole person approach is central to the effective practice of healthcare
The Institute for Complementary and Natural Medicine
http://www.i-c-m.org.uk/
The Institute for Complementary Medicine was formed in 1982 to provide the public with information on Complementary Medicine.
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine
http://www.acpsm.org/
Clinical Interest Group representing the interests of Chartered Physiotherapists in sports medicine.
British Association of Sport & Exercise Medicine
http://www.basem.co.uk/index.php
THE representive body in sport and exercise medicine (SEM) and is the largest, multidisciplinary SEM organization in the U.K.
CHASE Medical Sales Recruitment
http://www.chasepharmajobs.com/
Pharmaceutical and medical sales jobs.
GAMSAT UK
http://www.gamsatuk.org/
Advice and information on the process and how to prepare.GAMSAT is a professionally designed and marked selection test developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) for medical schools offering graduate-entry programmes open to graduates of any discipline.
UCAS Bookshop
http://www.ucasbooks.co.uk/acatalog/GAMSAT_Preparation_Material.html
Purchase preparation materials for the GAMSAT.
GRADMED
http://www.gradmed.co.uk/
Preparatory courses test providers for those students who are intending to study medicine or one of the associated medical fields.
New Media Medicine
http://www.newmediamedicine.com/
Online community for doctors, medical students and applicants to medical schools. A highly useful forum with info on all types of doctor careers, medical schools, foundation training, entrance exams, interviews and lots more.
General practice doctor
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/general_practice_doctor_job_description.jsp
Occupational Profile. Information on typical work activities, work conditions, entry requirements, training, career development and typical employers. Links to further information
Hospital doctor
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/hospital_doctor_job_description.jsp
Occupational Profile. Information on typical work activities, work conditions, entry requirements, training, career development and typical employers. Links to further information
Dentist
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/dentist_job_description.jsp
Occupational Profile. Information on typical work activities, work conditions, entry requirements, training, career development and typical employers. Links to further information
Diagnostic radiographer
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/diagnostic_radiographer_job_description.jsp
Occupational Profile. Information on typical work activities, work conditions, entry requirements, training, career development and typical employers. Links to further information
Research scientist (medical)
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/research_scientist_medical_job_description.jsp
Occupational Profile. Information on typical work activities, work conditions, entry requirements, training, career development and typical employers. Links to further information
Medical sales representative
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/medical_sales_representative_job_description.jsp
Occupational Profile. Information on typical work activities, work conditions, entry requirements, training, career development and typical employers. Links to further information
Health sector
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/documents/Explore_job_sectors/Health.pdf?id=1820
Industry insight. Information on types of jobs, entry requirements, finding work experience, postgraduate study, career development, top employers, smaller employers, working abroad and future trends of the sector. Also a jargon buster and case studies on people working in the industry.
Jenrick Recruitment Group
http://www.jenrickgroup.co.uk/
Recruitment agency for the engineering, IT, medical, commercial and building services sectors.
Sabre Trust
http://www.sabretrust.org/
A micro-charity working with the Education Authorities and rural communities to enhance education provision through Whole School Improvement Programmes. Volunteering opportunities in Ghana, including graduate, medical, teaching and conservation placements.
Cambridge Assessment Admissions Tests
http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/
Information for candidates, parents, examinations officers, teachers and universities about Cambridge Assessment’s family of admissions tests, which include BMAT, ELAT, STEP, TSA Cambridge and TSA Oxford.
Advantage Healthcare
http://www.advantagehealthcare.com/
Healthcare recruitment agency. Vacancies for doctors, nurses, social workers and more.
National leadership and innovation for healthcare
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/
Information about the NHS in Wales. Useful information on different professions within the NHS.
BMI Healthcare
http://www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/
Independent hospital group. Vacancy listings for both clinical and non-clinical positions.
NHS Jobs
http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/
The NHS jobsite. Search for any type of job within the NHS, from scientific roles to psychologist positions. Vacancies can change fast, so check often!
Merlin
http://www.merlin.org.uk/
Health and medical relief organisation. Offers several internships for those interested in humanitarian aid, in for instance marketing, logistics, finance and communications.
Medecins sans Frontiers UK
http://www.msf.org.uk/Default.aspx
Medical aid organisation. Employs volunteers in its offices and medical professionals overseas, including doctors, nurses, midwives, biomedical scientists, nutritionists and more.
NHS Business Services Authority
http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students
The NHSBSA administers the NHS Bursary Scheme for eligible NHS students which covers everyday living costs, including childcare. The NHSBSA also administers the social work and postgraduate bursaries
UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT)
http://www.ukcat.ac.uk/
The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is used in the selection process by a consortium of UK university Medical and Dental Schools.
Medschools Online
http://www.medschoolsonline.co.uk/
The free online information resource for anyone thinking about applying to study medicine in the UK, both standard and graduate entry. Lots of very useful information, incl. course comparisons, advice on finding work experience, entry requirements, help with applying and more.
Medical Schools Council
http://www.medschools.ac.uk/Pages/default.aspx
The Medical Schools Council represents the interests of UK Medical Schools as they relate to the generation of national health, wealth and knowledge acquisition through biomedical research and the profession of medicine.
UK Medical Careers Research Group
http://www.uhce.ox.ac.uk/ukmcrg/
The Group undertakes longitudinal studies of the careers of all doctors who graduated in particular years from UK medical schools.
Becoming a Doctor: Entry in 2010
http://www.bma.org.uk/images/Becoming%20a%20Doctor%202010_tcm41-188217.pdf
This guide, updated annually to reflect changes in medical education, is designed to help those students who are considering a career in medicine. It provides information on getting started and sign-posts other resources.
Department of Health
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htm
Government department providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications for NHS and social care professionals. General information on the healthcare sector in the UK. Vacancies through the civil service.
European Medicines Agency (EMEA)
http://www.emea.europa.eu/
A decentralised body of the European Union with headquarters in London. Its main responsibility is the protection and promotion of public and animal health, through the evaluation and supervision of medicines for human and veterinary use. Offers five-month traineeships to recent science graduates.
greathealthcare.co.uk
http://www.greathealthcare.co.uk/
Jobsite for the healthcare sector, including vacancies for doctors, pharmacists, scientists, managers and allied professionals.
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/statBase/product.asp?vlnk=13101
An annual survey of the salaries of a large amount of professions. Divided into several types of documents, e.g. by occupation, age, location or by weekly, yearly and basic pay.
NHS- What can I do with my degree?
http://www.whatcanidowithmydegree.nhs.uk/
A website created especially for graduates, where you can enter your degree subject and a website especially made for that subject will appear. This includes case studies, career opportunities, advice and links.
Foundation Programme NHS
http://www.foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/pages/home
The essential website for medical students applying for their Foundation places. Includes a wealth of information on medical careers and applications.
Bio-Entrepreneur School
http://www.bioentrepreneur.co.uk/welcome.asp
The Bio-Entrepreneur School aims to identify, encourage and nurture people who are interested in business, want to learn about commercialisation of science or are looking to start and grow a business in the lifescience, medical, bioscience and biotechnology sector.
From academic to medical writer
http://www.medcommsnetworking.co.uk/startingout/medcomms_careers_guide_09_x.pdf
A careers guide to getting started in medical communications.Published by NetworkPharma
NHS Medical Careers
http://www.medicalcareers.nhs.uk/
NHS Medical Careers is a career planning guide designed to assist in understanding options for choosing a future career as a doctor in the NHS.Includes information on the full range of medical specialties available for training in across the NHS
International Society for Medical Publication Professionals
http://www.ismpp.org
Membership society for professionals involved in medical publications, including those in agencies, pharmaceutical and biotechnology areas, publishers and independent medical writers.
Work experience - Homerton University Hospital
http://www.homerton.nhs.uk/working-for-us/
Information on work experience and volunteering in Homerton hospitals.
Work experience - The Hillingdon Hospital
http://www.thh.nhs.uk/Jobs/jobs.htm
Information on work experience/volunteering at the Hillingdon Hospital.
Work experience - King's College Hospital
http://www.kch.nhs.uk/about/getting-involved/volunteers/
Volunteering opportunities at the hospital.
Pulse
http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/index.asp?navcode=452
Pulse is a medical weekly publication designed to be an all-purpose toolkit for general practice to keep GPs up to date with the latest practical information about their work
Psychiatry as a Career
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/pdf/medical%20students_2008.pdf
Offers information on careers in psychiatry. Published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
AllAboutMedicalSales - graduate section
www.allaboutmedicalsales.com/graduates/
For graduates seeking their first medical, healthcare, pharmaceutical sales or scientific sales job. You can sign up for a free 'Getting Started in Medical Sales' e-course, take a psychometric test and see vacancy listings.
Workcircle: Healthcare
http://www.workcircle.co.uk/jobs/healthcare
A job website with 500+ healthcare jobs.
Faculty of Occupational Medicine
http://www.facoccmed.ac.uk/index.jsp
The Faculty of Occupational Medicine is part of The College of Physicians. It is a professional and academic body which ensures high standards of education and professional conduct. This site lets you download a booklet titled 'Becoming a specialist in occupational medicine'. This gives some detail on what the job entails as well as how to train.
Community health doctor
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/community_health_doctor_job_description.jsp
Minor Occupational Profile. Information on typical work activities and links to further information.
Dental hygienist
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/dental_hygienist_job_description.jsp
Minor Occupational Profile. Information on typical work activities and links to further information.
Working as a Medical Writer
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2007_06_22/caredit.a0700088
Article from the journal Science on working as a medical writer.
NHS Careers
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/
Careers website for the NHS. Includes a wealth of information on the different jobs available, from doctors, nurses and pharmacists, to biomedical scientists, physicists and psychologists. Includes a "what can I do with my degree" tool for graduates. Management training scheme.
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
http://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/
Group of hospitals in west London, Berkshire and Windsor. Takes on volunteers in various roles, which is useful for anyone considering applying for care professionas such as medicine and psychology.
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
http://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/
A group of central London hospitals. Offer work experience placements and volunteering opportunities, which are useful for those applying for care professions such as medicine, hospital pharmacy and psychology. Long term placement can also be in other departments.
Barts and the London NHS Trust
http://www.bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk/
Group pf London hospitals. Offer work experience and volunteering, which is useful for anyone considering applying for care professionals such as medicine or psychology.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
http://www.uclh.nhs.uk/
Group of London hospitals. Volunteering opportunities useful for anyone applying for postgraduate study in a care profession like medicine or psychology.
Graduate Entry to medicine publication
http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/students/downloads/publications/startingpointseriesofhandouts/graduateentryintomedicine/fileuploadmax10mb,161444,en.pdf
A publication on graduate entry to medicine; how to get in, competition, entrance exams and more. From the Univ. of Manchester.
Recruitment and Employment Confederation
http://www.rec.uk.com/home
Representative body of UK recruitment agencies. Lists member recruitment agencies by the sector recruited into, incl. finance, childcare, construction, education, engineering, hospitality, creative, medical, nursing and technology.
BSAC Vacation Studentships
http://www.bsac.org.uk/grants_&_awards/vacation_grants.cfm
Vacation studentship funding for undergraduates in science degrees wanting to undertake research over the summer vacation. From the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
Help the Hospices
http://www.helpthehospices.org.uk/welcome/
Charity caring for patients in hospices. Volunteering opportunities.
Money4MedStudents
http://www.money4medstudents.org/
Website detailing different funding options for medical school students.
Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture
http://www.torturecare.org.uk/
The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture (MF), a registered charity established in 1985, is the only organisation in the UK dedicated solely to the treatment of torture survivors. Offers different internships for graduates interested in human rights, in areas such as fundraising, policy as well as in medical roles.
Dr Arbeit
http://www.drarbeit.de
A site for postgraduate students seeking a position to write their doctoral thesis or dissertation in the natural sciences and medicine. In German only.
Doktorandenboerse
http://www.doktorandenboerse.info
A site for doctoral students of all disciplines with a focus on medicine, natural sciences, and engineering. It also gives tips on writing a doctoral thesis. In German only.
mymedschool
http://www.mymedschool.co.uk/
Set up by medical students and doctors this website is a resource that will be useful to anyone applying to med school with insights into the application process.
Medicine
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/medicinedeg
Options series. “Next step” guide based on subject of study highlighting career areas linked to this degree discipline or ideas for further study. It also includes case studies as well as useful contacts and resources.
Nursing
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/nursingdeg
Options series. “Next step” guide based on subject of study highlighting career areas linked to this degree discipline or ideas for further study. It also includes case studies as well as useful contacts and resources.
Pharmacology
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/pharmacoldeg
Options series. “Next step” guide based on subject of study highlighting career areas linked to this degree discipline or ideas for further study. It also includes case studies as well as useful contacts and resources.
Pharmacy
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/pharmacydeg
Options series. “Next step” guide based on subject of study highlighting career areas linked to this degree discipline or ideas for further study. It also includes case studies as well as useful contacts and resources.
Physiology
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/physioldeg
Options series. “Next step” guide based on subject of study highlighting career areas linked to this degree discipline or ideas for further study. It also includes case studies as well as useful contacts and resources.
Medical artist
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/medical_artist_job_description.jsp
Minor Occupational Profile. Information on typical work activities and links to further information.
Faculty of Public Health
http://www.fph.org.uk/default.asp
The Faculty of Public Health (FPH) is the standard setting body for specialists in public health. For information about careers in the sector click " a career in public health" on the main page to go through to this section with information about the role, training and applications.
A career for you in the NHS
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/PDFs/booklets/WEB%20A5%20BOOKLET.pdf
This booklet lists jobs alphabetically, with the following information in brief: • a description of the job • the minimum qualifications needed to perform that role in the NHS • the skills/qualities needed • contact details to find out more
Careers in medicine
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/PDFs/booklets/DOCTOR.pdf
A career as a doctor in the NHS including information about training and medical and surgical specialities.
Careers in dental care
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/PDFs/booklets/DENTAL.pdf
In this booklet from the NHS is information about the different careers in the dental team.
International Volunteer HQ
www.volunteerhq.org/
IVHQ assists developing countries by providing volunteers to work in a variety of jobs such as teaching, medical work, HIV/Aids awareness, women empowerment
Health Unlimited
http://www.healthunlimited.org/Home
NGO promoting health rights and services in poorest communities
Medair
http://www.medair.org/
NGO providing life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable.
Audiologist
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/audiologist_job_description.jsp
Minor Occupational Profile. Information on typical work activities and links to further information.
Clinical embryologist
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/clinical_embryologist_job_description.jsp
Occupational Profile. Information on typical work activities, work conditions, entry requirements, training, career development and typical employers. Links to further information
The Academy of Medical Sciences
http://www.acmedsci.ac.uk/
The Academy of Medical Sciences in an indpendent organisation representing the medical sciences in the UK. The website contains an excellent portal dedicated to academic careers. It includes career options, links about funding and interviews with researchers.
Myanmar Medical Community
http://mma.ucoz.com/
Online community that also provides news and information for medical students in Myanmar.
Modernising Medical Careers
http://www.mmc.nhs.uk
Support doctors in applying for specialty training posts in the NHS, and to provide information on changes to the recruitment and training process.
IT Medical and Pharmaceutical Translation Network
http://www.itimedical.co.uk/index.php
A group of professional translators and interpreters working in the medical, pharmaceutical and related fields. Their network is part of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting.
Health Informatics Career Framework
http://www.hicf.org.uk/
The HICF is currently populated with around 100 generic jobs from across the Health Informatics domain. . Each of these are described in the form of a specification which covers: A description of the roles and responsibilities involved; An indication of related job titles; Relevant National Occupational; Standards (NOS) and KSF Links; Relevant qualifications; Relevant Professional Standards; The HICF Level
UK Council for Health Informatics Professions
http://www.ukchip.org/
UKCHIP has been established to promote professionalism in Health Informatics and the certification of those who work in the profession.

Library Resources

Getting into Medical School (MPW 'Getting Into' Guides)
Author: James Burnett
Publication Info: Trotman & Co Ltd (2008), Edition: 13th, Paperback, 99 pages
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: [1844551598]
Getting Ahead in Medicine: Guide to Personal Skills for Doctors
Author: C.J.H. Johnson
Publication Info: Bios Scientific Publishers Ltd (1998), Paperback, 192 pages
Publication Date: 1998
ISBN: [1859960219]
Opportunities and Options in Medicine
Author: Ruth Chambers
Publication Info: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd (2000), Hardcover, 169 pages
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: [1857754514]
A Career in Medicine: Do You Have What It Takes?
Author: Rameen(ed.) Shakur
Publication Info:
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: [1853156337]
Medicine Uncovered (Careers Uncovered)
Author:
Publication Info: Trotman (2003), Paperback
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: [0856608971]
Progression to Medicine, Dentistry and Optometry: For Entry to University and College in 2010
Author: UCAS
Publication Info: University & College Admissions Service (UCAS) (2009), Edition: 5, Paperback, 207 pages
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: [1843611120]
Getting into Psychology Courses (Getting into Course Guides)
Author: James Burnett
Publication Info: Trotman (2006), Paperback
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: [1844550699]
A Guide to General Practice Careers
Author: M. Baker
Publication Info: Royal College of General Practitioners (date?), Paperback, 165 pages
Publication Date:
ISBN: [0850842573]
Succeeding in Your Medical School Interview
Author: Matt Green
Publication Info: Apply2 Ltd (2008), Paperback, 130 pages
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: [0955674646]
How to Get into Graduate Entry Medicine
Author:
Publication Info: Spine Publishing (2006), Paperback, 162 pages
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: [0955132517]
Passing the Ukcat and Bmat 2010 (Student Guides to University Entrance)
Author: Glenn Hutton
Publication Info: Learning Matters (2010), Edition: 5, Paperback, 288 pages
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: [1844454584]
How to Get into Graduate Entry Medicine
Author: Dawn Sellars
Publication Info: Spine Publishing (2008), Edition: 4th Revised edition, Paperback, 180 pages
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: [0955132533]
Writing the Medical CV: Effective Professional Communication
Author: Sam McErin
Publication Info: Edukom (2004), Paperback, 192 pages
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: [1904836011]
Graduate Entry to Medicine
Author: The Careers Group
Publication Info:
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: []
Guide to Working in Europe for Doctors
Author: K. E. A. Darling
Publication Info: Churchill Livingstone (2000), Paperback, 248 pages
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: [0443062811]
A-Z of Medical Writing
Author: Tim Albert
Publication Info: BMJ Books (2000), Hardcover, 160 pages
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: [0727914871]
Passing the UK Clinical Aptitude Test and BMAT (Student Guides to University Entrance)
Author: Felicity Walker-buckton
Publication Info: Learning Matters (2006), Paperback, 207 pages
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: [1846410371]
Getting into Complementary Therapies (Getting into Career Guides)
Author: Laurel Alexander
Publication Info: Trotman (2001), Paperback, 86 pages
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: [0856606952]
So you want to be a doctor?
Author: Sydney Nade
Publication Info: Career Doctor
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: [0975671316]
Making Sense of Your Medical Career: Your Strategic Guide to Success
Author: Riaz Agha
Publication Info: Hodder Arnold (2005), Paperback, 200 pages
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: [0340887370]
DIcectory of NHS Management 2005
Author: Binley's
Publication Info:
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: []
Career Opportunities in Health Care (Career Opportunities)
Author: Shelly Field
Publication Info: Facts on File (2007), Paperback,
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: [9780816068296]
Medical Interviews and Professional Development: An Essential Handbook for the Junior Doctor
Author: Chinmoy Kumar Maity
Publication Info: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd (2006), Edition: 2Rev Ed, Paperback, 178 pages
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: [1846190800]
So You Want to Be a Doctor? (So You Want to Be...(Frederick Fell))
Author: Niriksha Malladi
Publication Info: Frederick Fell (2005), Paperback, 189 pages
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: [0883911353]
The Medical School Application Guide For Graduate Applicants to Medical School in the UK and Ireland
Author: D. Jiva
Publication Info: Dibah Jiva and Bijan Teja (2009), Paperback, 101 pages
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: [0956274218]
Health Professionals Abroad: A Directory of Worldwide Opportunities
Author: Tim Ryder
Publication Info: Peterson's (2000), Paperback, 256 pages
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: [1854582275]
The Insiders' Guide to UK Medical Schools
Author: Sally Girgis
Publication Info: Blackwell Publishing (2007), Edition: Rev Ed, Paperback, 352 pages
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: [1405157488]
How to Do It (How to Do It , Vol 1)
Author:
Publication Info: Bmj Publishing Group (1995), Paperback, 272 pages
Publication Date: 1995
ISBN: [0727908480]
GAMSAT: practice questions
Author:
Publication Info:
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: []
Medical School Survival Guide (Trauma Survival Guide)
Author: Ashley McKimm
Publication Info: Trauma Publishing (2004), Paperback, 152 pages
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: [0954765702]
A higher degree of concern
Author: Royal Society Working Group
Publication Info: The Royal Society (2008), Paperback, 66 pages
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: [0854036733]
MRC National Institute for Medical Research Scientific Report 2009
Author:
Publication Info: National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) (2009), Paperback, 100 pages
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: [0954630254]
Succeeding in the Bio Medical Admissions Test 2009
Author: Nicola Hawley
Publication Info: Apply2 Ltd (2009), Paperback, 200 pages
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: [190683900X]
Medicine Uncovered (Careers Uncovered)
Author: Paul Greer
Publication Info: Trotman (2008), Edition: 2, Paperback, 112 pages
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: [1844551741]
The NHS Handbook
Author: Peter Davies
Publication Info: NHS Confederation (2009), Edition: 11th Revised edition, Paperback, 316 pages
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: [1859471641]
So You Want to Be a Brain Surgeon?: A Medical Careers Guide (Oxford Medical Publications)
Author:
Publication Info: Oxford University Press (2001), Paperback, 260 pages
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: [0192630962]
The roads to success: A practiceal approach to career planning for medical students, foundation trainees (and their supe
Author: Caroline Elton
Publication Info:
Publication Date:
ISBN: [9780955601408]
Succeeding in Your Medical School Interview
Author: Matt Green
Publication Info: Apply2 Ltd (2009), Paperback, 144 pages
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: [9780955674648]
The Apply2Medicine Guide to Writing your Medical School Personal Statement: Your Way, Successfully
Author: Dr Tony Edgar
Publication Info: Apply2
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: [9780955674600]
The Medical Job Interview: Secrets for Success
Author: Colin Mumford
Publication Info: Blackwell Publishing Professional (2005), Paperback, 88 pages
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: [1405121858]
How to Master the BMAT: Unbeatable Preparation for Success in the BioMedical Admissions Test
Author: Chris John Tyreman
Publication Info: Kogan Page (2009), Edition: 1, Paperback, 208 pages
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: [074945461X]
Making It in British Medicine: Essential Guidance for International Doctors
Author: Sabina Dosani
Publication Info: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd (2004), Paperback, 184 pages
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: [1857758757]
How to Get into Graduate Entry Medicine (5th Edition)
Author: Dawn Sellars
Publication Info: Spine Publishing (2009), Edition: 5th Revised edition, Paperback, 180 pages
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: [095513255X]
Guiding Doctors in Managing Their Careers: A Toolkit for Tutors, Trainers, Mentors and Appraisers
Author: Ruth Chambers
Publication Info: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd (2006), Edition: 1, Paperback, 144 pages
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: [1857756118]
Gateways To The Professions. Advising medical schools: encouraging disabled students
Author:
Publication Info: 2008
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ISBN: []
Preparing for the BMAT The official guide to the BioMedical Admissions Test
Author: Dr. Geoff Thwaites John Butterworth, Richard Shewry, Dr. William James
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Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: [0435280139]
GAMSAT: sample questions
Author:
Publication Info:
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: []
Secrets of Success: Getting into Foundation Training
Author: Marc a Gladman
Publication Info: Royal Society of Medicine Press (no date), Edition: 1, Paperback, 208 pages
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ISBN: [1853158860]
Getting into Medical School
Author: James Burnett
Publication Info:
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: [9781844551590]
Disability equality in the medical profession
Author: BMA Equal Opportunities Committee
Publication Info: BMA
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: [1905545209]
Succeeding in Your Medical School Application: How to Prepare the Perfect UCAS Personal Statement
Author: Matt Green
Publication Info: Apply2 Ltd (2009), Edition: 2nd Revised edition, Paperback, 120 pages
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: [1906839050]
The Medic's Guide to Work and Electives Around the World (Hodder Arnold Publication)
Author: Mark Wilson
Publication Info: Oxford University Press, USA (2010), Edition: 3rd, Paperback, 669 pages
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: [0340945818]
The Foundation Programme for Doctors
Author: Ferras Alwan
Publication Info: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd (2007), Paperback, 136 pages
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: [1846191165]
How to Master the UKCAT: Over 750 Practice Questions for the United Kingdom Clinical Aptitude Test
Author: Mike Bryon
Publication Info: Kogan Page (2010), Edition: Second Edition, Paperback, 320 pages
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: [0749456906]
Medical School Interviews: A Practical Guide to Help You Get That Place at Medical School - Over 150 Questions Analysed
Author: George Lee
Publication Info: ISC Medical (2006), Paperback, 326 pages
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: [1905812043]
From academic to medical writer
Author: Annick Moon
Publication Info:
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: [9781905676255]
Choosing a Choosing a Medical School: An Essential Guide to UK Medical Schools (Developmedica) (Entry to Medical School)
Author: Alexander Young
Publication Info: Developmedica Ltd (2010), Paperback, 306 pages
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: [1906839115]
So you want to be a brain surgeon? (Medical Careers Guides)
Author: Simon Eccles
Publication Info: Oxford University Press, USA (2009), Edition: 3, Paperback, 320 pages
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: [0199231966]
Getting into Medical School, 2011 Entry: The Insider Guide to Winning a Place at Medical School (MPW 'Getting Into' Guides)
Author: Steven Piumatti
Publication Info: Trotman & Co Ltd (2010), Edition: 15th edition, Paperback, 160 pages
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: [1844552373]
Career Opportunities in Health Care (Career Opportunities)
Author: Shelly Field
Publication Info: Checkmark Books (2007), Edition: 3 Reprint, Paperback, 291 pages
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: [0816068291]
Selection centres for specialty training (AGCAS/NHS DVD)
Author: AGCAS
Publication Info:
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: []
Becoming a Doctor.: Is Medicine Really the Career for You?
Author: Tom Nolan
Publication Info: Apply2 Ltd (2009), Paperback, 152 pages
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: [0955674662]
How To Get A Job in Medicine
Author: Adam Poole
Publication Info: Churchill Livingstone (2005), Paperback, 212 pages
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: [0443100144]
Learning Medicine
Author: Peter Richards
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ISBN: [0521709679]
How to Choose a Medical Specialty
Author: Anita D. Taylor
Publication Info: W.B. Saunders Company (1999), Paperback, 331 pages
Publication Date: 1999
ISBN: [0721674623]
Choosing General Practice: Your Career Guide
Author: Anne Hastie
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ISBN: [1405170700]
GAMSAT: practice test
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Publication Info:
Publication Date: 2002
ISBN: []
Graduate Entry into Medicine
Author: Fiona Richardson
Publication Info: University of London Careers Service (2005), Paperback
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: [0718716655]
The Essential Guide to Becoming a Doctor
Author: Adrian Blundell; Richard Harrison; Benjamin Turney
Publication Info: Blackwell Publishing (2007), Edition: 2Rev Ed, Paperback, 256 pages
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Graduate Entry Into Medicine (DVD)
Author:
Publication Info:
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: []
An Aid to Medical Interviews and Professional Development: An Essential Handbook for the Junior Doctor
Author: Chinmoy Kumar Maity
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Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: [0953860647]
The Medical Student Career Handbook
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Publication Info: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd (2006), Paperback, 152 pages
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Introduction to Health Psychology
Author: Val Morrison
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Becoming a Psychologist
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Selection centres for speciality training - DVD
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Publication Info: AGCAS & South West Peninsula Deanery
Publication Date: 2008
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Vacancies

Medic Interpreter
Description: Medic Interpreters is a patient focused organisation that recruits and trains bi-lingual students to act as interpreters for hospital patients.
Salary: 0.0000
Closing Date: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM
Sales Intern
Description: As an intern you can expect the same high levels of training and mentoring that Medikidz graduate positions have become famous for. You will work in some of our fastest paced sales teams, learning from and competing with the very best in the business and spend time in our buzzing sales headquarters gaining exposure to all of our directors and networking with senior management.

During the twelve week programme interns will become a valuable member of one of our sales teams, taking responsibility for individual and group projects aimed at developing your knowledge of sales, business and the property market. Successful candidates should demonstrate an enthusiasm to grow and develop professionally and personally.

Location
Based in our Chelsea Offices

Our Company
Medikidz is the world’s first medical publishing company for children and is one of the most successful young companies of 2009, with major contracts running across 4 different continents in 10 different countries. Our range of titles gives children access to information about serious illnesses which either they or their close family have. We deliver the science in innovative, engaging graphic novels which have been put together by a former director from Marvel Comics and are then proofed by leading medical experts. Endorsed by Desmond Tutu and will.i.am, the company is well funded by Europe's best known business leaders and entrepreneurs who have opened their address books to ensure the success of the company.

We offer

  • Comprehensive internship training programme
  • Tailored mentorship programme
  • Careers guidance and interview training
  • Exposure to diverse aspects of the business
  • Vibrant company culture

Skills required

  • Passion to learn
  • Drive and determination
  • A strong work ethic
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail

Salary: 0.0000
Closing Date: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM
Temporary Medical Secretary
Description: Must have good knowledge of medical terminology. Computer literate with quick, accurate typing ability. Hours to suit. 28 days paid holiday. Excellent pay rates.
Salary: 0.0000
Closing Date: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM
Temporary Medical Secretary
Description: Must have good knowledge of medical terminology. Computer literate with quick, accurate typing ability. Hours to suit. 28 days paid holiday. Excellent pay rates.
Salary: 0.0000
Closing Date: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM
Medical Receptionist
Description: Applicants ideally from a Medical background. To work in GP Surgeries and Health Centres. Good customer service. Computer literate. 28 days paid holiday. Excellent Pay.
Salary: 0.0000
Closing Date: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM
Admin & Clerical Worker for Health Sector
Description: Applicants ideally from medical background. Computer literate and office skills required. Hours to suit. 28 days paid holiday. Excellent pay. Temporary work for vacations.
Salary: 0.0000
Closing Date: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM